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Chase Gasper "Happy and Joyful" in Long-Awaited Return

Chase Gasper "Happy and Joyful" in Long-Awaited Return

436 days. That's how long Chase Gasper had to wait between professional appearances of any sort. The Chicago Fire's 29-year-old left back had initially been injured late on against the New England Revolution in March of 2024. After several setbacks that made him miss

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May 31, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Chicago Fire forward Hugo Cuypers (9) reacts after scoring during the first half against

Have A Magical Day: Orlando City 1, Chicago Fire 3

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Chicago Fire just seem to like playing on the road more than they like playing at home. Under the lights in Orlando, they just secured their fifth MLS win away from Chicago, stunning their hosts 3-1 behind a first half explosion. The Fire were forced into

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Mar 1, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Fire FC midfielder Kellyn Acosta (23) before the match against D.C. United at So

Fire Notebook: Opportunities Beckon for Acosta, Brady

The Chicago Fire are heading south today as they travel to Central Florida to face a red-hot Orlando City team. Head Coach Gregg Berhalter spoke to the media yesterday as the Men in Red look to bounce back from a 3-1 loss at New York City FC last

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Bryan Dowd Loaned to Fire II

Bryan Dowd Loaned to Fire II

Chicago Fire goalkeeper Bryan Dowd has been loaned to the team's MLS Next Pro affiliate, Chicago Fire II, the club announced this afternoon. Dowd's previous loan at USL Championship club FC Tulsa was terminated last week. Dowd, 23, was the sixth overall pick in the 2024

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Brady, Gutiérrez included in Gold Cup Provisional Roster

Brady, Gutiérrez included in Gold Cup Provisional Roster

Chris Brady and Brian Gutiérrez have been included in the U.S. Men's National Team's 60-man provisional roster for the CONCACAF Gold Cup, the confederation announced today. The pair of 21-year-old are both hoping to make the final squad, which will be announced

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Sweet Carolina: Charlotte FC 1, Chicago Fire 4

Sweet Carolina: Charlotte FC 1, Chicago Fire 4

Well, who saw that coming? In the three games since losing to Nashville SC 7-2, the Chicago Fire are unbeaten, claiming seven points. The Men in Red got their latest impressive result tonight, shocking Charlotte FC 4-1 in their own stadium. A week on from the Fire'

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Gutiérrez Eyes Future with Club and Country

Gutiérrez Eyes Future with Club and Country

Brian Gutiérrez has grown from a boy to a man at the Chicago Fire. One-third of the way through his sixth season as a professional in Major League Soccer, the young attacking midfielder is taking center stage. With an exciting summer rapidly approaching, “Guti” is expected to remain in

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Swiss Watch: Shaqiri, Lugano, and more...

Swiss Watch: Shaqiri, Lugano, and more...

For the last five years, it’s been difficult to separate the Fire as a club from Switzerland. The connection between the Men in Red and the Alpine Confederation has been strong between chairman Joe Mansueto’s purchase of FC Lugano, the five-year tenure of sporting director Georg Heitz,

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Bryan Dowd Recalled in Extreme Hardship Call-Up

Bryan Dowd Recalled in Extreme Hardship Call-Up

Bryan Dowd has returned to the Chicago Fire first team this weekend, the club confirmed this morning. Dowd was on loan at FC Tulsa but will be a part of the Fire's matchday squad against Atlanta United on Saturday. The club was granted an extreme hardship exemption by

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Business as Usual: Chicago Fire 4, Detroit City 0

Business as Usual: Chicago Fire 4, Detroit City 0

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — The Chicago Fire hosted second-tier Detroit City at Bridgeview this Wednesday, hoping for a routine win to advance to the U.S. Open Cup's last 16. They did just that, cruising to a comfortable 4-0 win. As anticipated, Berhalter fielded a close to full-

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Fire "Focused and Confident" for Open Cup Test

Fire "Focused and Confident" for Open Cup Test

Just over 24 hours out from the Chicago Fire’s U.S. Open Cup opener, excitement is building around the club. The Fire’s first team was not allowed to participate in the tournament in 2024, and is eager to become the first MLS club to win the competition five

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